Head Nurse - Clinic Operations

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Access to advanced clinical facilities

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Head Nurse – Clinic Operations in Dubai. This role involves leading a nursing team in a fast-paced clinic, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring adherence to high patient care standards. The ideal candidate should be a DHA-licensed Registered Nurse with significant experience in clinical management and a focus on acute and chronic disease management.

Join us to help provide outstanding healthcare services and drive quality in patient-centered nursing practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
• 2+ years in a leadership role such as Charge Nurse or Head Nurse.
• UAE healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a nursing team ensuring organized clinical activities.
• Maintain compliance with infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Support staff development through coaching and training.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinic operations

Registered nursing

DHA license

Charge nurse experience

Nursing team supervision

Staff scheduling

Clinical delegation

Patient care planning

Multidisciplinary coordination

Acute disease management

Chronic disease management

Respiratory care

Cardiac care

Diabetes care

ECG

Spirometry

Wound care

Immunizations

IV drug administration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Emergency care

Infection control

Medication safety

Clinical documentation

KPI data collection

Digital health systems

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

English communication

Arabic communication

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Valid DHA License

BLS Certification

ACLS or PALS Certification

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Head Nurse – Clinic Operations
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Nurse
• Experience: Minimum 5 years as Registered Nurse with 2 years in charge nurse or nursing leadership role
• Job Type: Full‑time

Overview

Head Nurse – Clinic Operations in Dubai is a Hospital and Health Care hiring opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who can lead clinical nursing teams, coordinate daily clinic operations, and maintain high standards of patient care within Al‑Futtaim Health. This role is suited for a DHA‑licensed nursing professional with strong leadership experience, acute and chronic disease management skills, and the ability to supervise nursing workflows, support multidisciplinary care, and drive safe, efficient, and patient‑focused clinical service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a nursing team of 8‑15 staff members, ensuring daily clinical activities are organized, safe, and aligned with patient care priorities.
• Oversee nursing assignments, shift planning, workload distribution, and staff deployment across clinic areas.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients according to clinical needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, supporting clinical confidence, professional behavior, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key communication link between nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, clinic operations, and patients.
• Support smooth patient journeys by ensuring nursing care, clinical preparation, documentation, and follow‑up activities are completed accurately.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control, medication safety, confidentiality, patient safety, and clinical governance protocols.
• Monitor nursing documentation, care plans, KPI data, incident reporting, and clinical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Support acute and chronic disease management for patients with respiratory, cardiac, diabetes, wound care, and other outpatient care needs.
• Perform and supervise clinical procedures such as ECG, spirometry, wound care, immunizations, venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, and emergency response.
• Identify clinical risks, staffing issues, workflow gaps, and patient care concerns, then take timely action to resolve or elevate them.
• Support staff development through coaching, training follow‑up, competency checks, and implementation of best nursing practices.
• Promote a positive, disciplined, and patient‑centered nursing culture within the clinic.
• Work with clinic leadership to improve operational efficiency, service quality, patient satisfaction, and nursing team performance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid DHA License or DHA eligibility as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• BLS Certification is mandatory.
• ACLS or PALS Certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse in a clinical setting, preferably within an accredited healthcare facility.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Charge Nurse, Head Nurse, Senior Nurse, or nursing team leader.
• UAE healthcare experience is preferred, especially in outpatient clinics, medical centers, or multi‑specialty healthcare environments.
• Strong experience in nursing scheduling, staff delegation, care coordination, and team supervision.
• Clinical capability in acute and chronic disease management, including respiratory, cardiac, diabetes, wound care, immunization, IV therapy, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, spirometry, and emergency care.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, medication safety, patient confidentiality, care planning, and clinical documentation standards.
• Excellent English communication skills across speaking, reading, and writing.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Comfortable using digital health systems, electronic medical records, reporting tools, and standard computer applications.
• Strong leadership, conflict management, analytical thinking, and decision‑making ability.
• Committed to continuous learning, professional development, patient safety, and high‑quality nursing practice.

Skills Set

• Nursing leadership
• Clinic operations
• Registered nursing
• DHA license
• Charge nurse experience
• Nursing team supervision
• Staff scheduling
• Clinical delegation
• Patient care planning
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Acute disease management
• Chronic disease management
• Respiratory care
• Cardiac care
• Diabetes care
• ECG
• Spirometry
• Wound care
• Immunizations
• IV drug administration
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Emergency care
• Infection control
• Medication safety
• Clinical documentation
• KPI data collection
• Digital health systems
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• English communication
• Arabic communication
• Conflict management

Why Join Us

This role offers an experienced nursing leader the opportunity to guide a clinical team within a modern Al‑Futtaim Health clinic in Dubai. The position provides a structured 5‑day work week, competitive compensation, bonus potential, access to advanced clinical facilities, and the chance to influence nursing standards in a growing outpatient healthcare environment.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim is a diversified regional group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with established operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Through HealthHub Clinics and Al‑Futtaim Healthcare, the group delivers multi‑specialty medical services, advanced diagnostics, evidence‑based care, and patient‑centered healthcare solutions across Dubai. The healthcare division continues to grow with a focus on clinical quality, smart care delivery, trusted medical expertise, and service standards that support better outcomes for patients and families in the UAE.